UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

SANTANI has been unlucky to bump into a couple of smart Dan Skelton-trained inmates the last twice, and could claim compensation now for Tom Symonds with no standout types to contend with. He rallied well for pressure on both occasions, especially when only beaten a neck 24 days ago, and can account for Ventura Dragon, who impressed when second on stable debut for Oliver Sherwood at Perth last month. Made For You can prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Santani 2nd Ventura Dragon 3rd Made For You

BILLY HICKS didn't quite stay over 3m last month at Ludlow, but he might just benefit from aggressive tactics now dropped in trip and remains on a tempting mark of 96 for Sam Drinkwater. Mr Lando was outpaced when second over 2m at Ffos Las 16 days ago and should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina, while Boutan is 0-19 over hurdles but less exposed in this sphere and could have a say at the business end.
Prediction : 1st Billy Hicks 2nd Mr Lando 3rd Boutan

GROUNDUNDERREPAIR ran a much better race when fourth at Worcester nine days ago for Warren Greatrex, and should appreciate this extra yardage now dropped in class off a reasonable mark of 115. A decent surface suits the eight-year-old and he makes greater appeal than Flying Verse, who only found His Dream too good over course and distance at this level three weeks ago, and King Cool, who returned to form when second at Kempton 35 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Groundunderrepair 2nd Flying Verse 3rd His Dream

KHAIRAGASH went up 10lb for a 13-length success at Ffos Las towards the end of last month and Venetia Williams' gelding appears capable of defying that rise. Wisecracker returns from a 134-day absence sporting blinkers for the first time and is respected due to his consistency last winter, while a wind operation seemed to do the trick for Hurricane Rita at Southwell last Tuesday and she merits respect under a 7lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Khairagash 2nd Wisecracker 3rd Hurricane Rita

SCOTSBROOK NIGHT would have likely made it two C&D successes in a row had she not fallen at the last when in control of proceedings last September. She remains open to further progression, despite the handicapper putting her up 5lb, and can get the better of Jane Lamb, who makes her handicap debut after two solid efforts this spring over timber, and Lookforarainbow, whose fourth at Bangor last month puts him in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Scotsbrook Night 2nd Jane Lamb 3rd Lookforarainbow

GLOBAL TOUR landed three victories in four days during the month of May and the son of Arakan may not have finished his progressing yet as he returns from 19 days off the track. Dariya showed more on her latest outing at Huntingdon and has to be respected on her handicap debut, while others to consider include Billy My Boy, who was third at Warwick last time, and Pretty Little Liar.
Prediction : 1st Global Tour 2nd Dariya 3rd Billy My Boy